Electrical Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 27)

Posted: 2026-09-17 | Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (1120 Collins Rd NE, BLDG193) | Type: Onsite, full-time (May/June–December) | U.S. Person required | Security clearance: None

About the role

This 2027 Summer/Fall Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace is for a student majoring in Electrical Engineering with interests in hardware design and support. The position merges theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications across the hardware development lifecycle.

The team is responsible for hardware design support and development of digital and analog circuitry for embedded systems utilizing multicore processors, memory devices, FPGAs, networking components, high-speed interfaces, and analog devices on Commercial Avionics and Business and Regional Avionics platforms. Products include Network Switches, Display Processing Computers, Multi-module Cabinets, and Communication Management systems. The co-op includes design engineering and factory, field, and customer support to provide a holistic understanding of the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior electrical engineers in the design, development, support, and documentation of digital and analog circuitry.
• Expand knowledge and skills across all phases of electrical hardware design: requirements capture, design, layout, test/verification, integration, factory transition, and factory support.
• Perform analog and digital electronics design and testing.
• Conduct component analysis and troubleshooting of electronic circuitry.

What You Will Learn

• Access to Collins Aerospace communities of practice for learning and networking.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology with significant contribution to newest products.
• Experience spanning all phases of the hardware development lifecycle: requirements capture, design, integration, verification, factory transition, and customer interface.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major, actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
• Experience with digital circuit design parameters (e.g., throughput, rise time, clock frequencies, propagation delay).
• Experience with computer hardware components (processors, memory, interfaces) and characteristics (throughput, processing architecture, timing).
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on position level and collective-bargaining agreements)

Pay

Salary range: $37,000 – $82,000 USD (good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offer considers role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills).

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Co-op runs May/June through December.